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Needham Whitfield 1758–1812

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Needham Whitfield in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 17 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Feb 1758 · White Hall, Wayne, North Carolina
Died 6 Apr 1812 · White Hall, Wayne, North Carolina
Father William Joseph Whitfield
Mother Rachel Bryan
Siblings Bryan Whitfield, Charity Whitfield, Elizabeth Whitfield, Fnu Whitfield, Lewis Whitfield, Mary Whitfield, Patience Whitfield, Rachel Whitfield, Sarah Whitfield, William Whitfield

Researchers connected through Needham Whitfield 1758–1812

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1758, Needham Whitfield entered the world in White Hall, Wayne, North Carolina, born to william joseph whitfield and rachel bryan. Needham Whitfield passed away in 1812 in White Hall, Wayne, North Carolina.

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Life Timeline

1758
Birth of Needham Whitfield in White Hall, Wayne, North Carolina
Birth
1812
Death of Needham Whitfield in White Hall, Wayne, North Carolina
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Needham Whitfield

This ancestor line traces from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England (1231) to White Hall, Wayne, North Carolina (1758) across 17 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Needham Whitfield (1758–1812) was born in White Hall, Wayne, North Carolina and died in White Hall, Wayne, North Carolina. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Needham in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 17 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Needham Whitfield's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Needham Whitfield PTP
1758–1812
White Hall, Wayne, North Carolina
Parents
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Grandparents
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Needham Whitfield's Descendants

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Needham Whitfield PTP 1758–1812